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   Transports

   AirPortugal’s excellent geographical position makes it a stopover point for many foreign airlines at airports all over the country:Lisbon - Humberto Delgado Airport - Phone: 218 413 500Oporto - Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport - Phone: 229 432 400Faro (...)

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   Campervanning

   To get the most from this kind of trip, it is essential to comply with the rules in force in each place, not staying in illegal spaces where you will be subject to the action of the authorities.Please note that the overnight stay of motor caravans (...)

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   Health

   If you require medical assistance contact the local Health Centre.Hospital emergency services should be used only in serious situations (serious injury, poisoning, burns, infarction, thromboses, breathing difficulties, etc.).In case of illness or (...)

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   By Air

   Portugal’s excellent geographical position makes it a stopover point for many foreign airlines at airports all over the country:Lisbon - Humberto Delgado Airport (Portela) - Phone: 218 413 500Oporto - Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (Pedras Rubras) - (...)

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   Cost of living

   Before travelling, consult the indicated average prices of certain products and services, in order to gain an idea of the cost of living in Portugal.Food and drinksPrices vary in function of the type of establishment and whether or not the cost (...)

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   Communications

   Mobile phonesMobile phones can be used throughout the country. The three main networks in the country - MEO, Vodafone, and NOS - provide good coverage nationwide and have established roaming agreements with most international companies.Citizens of (...)

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   Weights and measures

   1 cm = 0.39 inches1 metre = 3.28 feet / 1.09 yards1 km = 0.62 miles1 litre = 0.26 gallons (USA) / 0.22 gallons (UK)1 inch = 2.54 cm1 foot = 0.39 metres1 yard = 0.91 metres1 mile = 1.6 km1 gallon (USA) = 3.78 litres1 gallon (UK) = 4.54 litres

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   Money

   CurrencyPortugal is one of 20 European Union countries whose common official currency is the euro.1 euro is divided into 100 cents. The coins come in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents, and 1 and 2 euros.The notes are differentiated by (...)

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   Electricity

   The electric current in Portugal is 230/400 volts at a frequency of 50 hertz and sockets comply with European standards.You will need a 230 volt transformer and an adaptor to use American-style flat-prong plugs.

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    Meals

    As a rule, the Portuguese have three meals a day. Between 7:30 and 10 a.m. they have a light breakfast consisting of a drink - white or black coffee or fruit juice - and toast or a sandwich, often in their local café or cake shop.The main meals are (...)

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